Describes how cooperation among physical scientists, and between physical scientists and members of other university departments, can foster integrative and multidisciplinary social and research networks. (Author/DB)

In 1972, 1974, and 1976, the National Science Foundation surveyed 50,000 scientists. Trends revealed were that most scientists seemed to be staying in the same fields, that the median age was increasing, and that industry continued to employ about 60 percent of the sample. (CP)

Discusses hazards involved in providing so called "expect" estimates. Stresses that "ball park" estimates from credible sources will be accepted and disseminated as fact. (SL)

Presents a profile of George Pimentel, the deputy director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). (SL)

Reviews the discovery of saccharin by Constantine Fahlberg. (SL)

Reports on a meeting of many of the world's leading particle physicists at the Fermi National Laboratory in October, 1977. Details major topics of conversation. (CP)

Many of the norms held by scientists are threatened by trends of nationalism and multinational industrialization. The code of the scientist and the ethics of development need to be considered concurrently. (Author/CP)

This special report, prepared by manpower and economic experts, details the employment prospects for chemists up to 1985. A demand for chemists equal to the supply is projected, but opportunities in academic institutions will decrease as overall college enrollments drop. (BT)

The function of Congressional Fellows in shaping federal legislation related to science is described. Recent energy legislation efforts are used as examples. (SL)

Provides some suggestions for improving the quality of science education. (RK)

Describes the various roles and business-related concerns of independent information professionals. The impact of online databases is discussed, and several publications for information entrepreneurs are reviewed. (MES)

A panel of prominent physicists has challenged the military's contention that laser or particle-beam weapons for the Strategic Defense Initiative could be developed by the early 1990s. (MSE)

Scientific terms and names included in "Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know" are analyzed and geology related terms are listed. Some items not listed are considered. (RH)

Behavioral technologies have provided psychologists with considerable power to influence opinions and behavior. This article examines possible problems experienced as a consequence of this power. The use of behavioral technology is likely to produce changes in the values, beliefs, and behavior of social science practitioners. (Author.LHW)

The language used by scientists to discuss their work and the social logic underlying scientific research is examined, and viewed from the perspective and as an extension of the space-time continuum that scientists study. (Author/MSE)